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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 SCIENCE & NATURE
more. Turtle Bay also offers educational resources to the community including school field trips, Discovery Camps, teach- er/classroom support, and Turtle Bay TV, a free distance-learning show on YouTube. Memberships available. turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)243-8850.
Wild Horse Sanctuary; Shingletown. This 5,000-acre preserve is dedicated
to protecting and preserving America’s wild horses as a living national treasure. Provides them sanctuary in an ecological- ly balanced environment. Tours available by appointment through November, weather permitting. The ideal time to view horses is between 10am-2pm as that is when they are at the feed grounds. Call the office to make an appointment. wildhorsesanctuary.org. 5796 Wilson Hill Rd. (530)474-5770.
Wintu Audubon Society; A chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Redding and the Shasta County area. The mission of the Wintu Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosys- tems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of human- ity and the earth’s biological diversity.
We promote enjoyment of the natural environment through education and interactive programs. wintuaudubon.org. (530)276-8854.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mount Shasta Audubon Society. The Mount Shasta area offers outstanding opportunities to view more than 300 species of birds. The varied landscape, with its numerous creeks, rivers, lakes, wetlands and wildlife refuges, attracts birds throughout the year. The Mount Shasta Area Audubon encourages birders by providing field trips, a colorful map
of A Birder’s Guide to Driving Routes in Siskiyou County, a checklist of birds in the county and occasional programs.
The chapter is also involved in education and conservation efforts to protect and enhance this beautiful region. Search “Mt. Shasta Area Audubon” on Facebook. Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center. Family-friendly events and activities including herb walks, hikes, rafting fundraisers, and the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and Earth Day celebration. Mountain Patronsand volunteers support community education, environmental monitoring, ecological restoration and visitor programs. mountshastaecology. org. (530)926-5655.
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery. The West’s oldest operating hatchery raises trout
to stock mountain streams, rivers and lakes. Feed the fish and learn how they are raised. At this time only self guided tours outside the building are available. Please call for updated information. Open daily. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Hatcher- ies/Mount-Shasta. 3 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-2215.
Raven Tree Wild Bird & Nature Shop; Mount Shasta. The North State’s only na- ture shop. Kids’ educational toys, books, board games, kites, puzzles, fun unique
toys, birthday gifts galore. raventreeshop. com. 138 Morgan Way. (530)926-6695.
OTHER AREAS
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, OR. Interactive and educational 10-acre park home to lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, oce- lots, lynx, a fishing cat and more. Meet feline ambassadors, learn about the plight of rare and endangered cats and watch trainers in- teract with the animals. Guided school and private group tours. greatcatsworldpark. com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541)592-2957. Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can explore the natural world and cultivate
a passion for wildlife at the Sequoia Park Zoo. The zoo features exotic birds that live in a free-flight environment, interactive displays and animal exhibits in a unique redwood setting. Learn more about wild animal populations and the protection
of their habitats with a variety of educa- tional resources, special events and more. Check website for the most updated hours and information, as some exhibits are weather permitting. sequoiaparkzoo. net. 3414 W St. (707)441-4263.
PLANETARIUMS, OBSERVATORIES & ASTRONOMY
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Community Observatory. Telescopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri-Sun, sunset to when park closes. Free. facebook.com/Chico- CommunityObservatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection of Wildwood Ave. and Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530)487-4071.
SHASTA COUNTY
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. 1,500-sq.-ft. planetarium with 10-meter projection dome offers a quality sim- ulation of the night sky and features engaging programs that blend science, technology, engineering, math and imag- ination. The lab environment supports studies in grades pre-K-12. See Programs at shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. Field trips must be booked through the website: (530)225-0243. Showtimes: (530)225-0295. Star Parties; Whiskeytown National Rec- reation Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy Club seasonally to view the amazing sights in the sky. Telescopes provided. Observing site at Oak Bottom Marina parking lot. Free. facebook.com/ ShastaAstronomyClub. (530)242-3450.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mount Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes interest in astronomy and its
related sciences. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings: 1st Wednes- day each month. mtshastastargazers.com. albatross333@hotmail.com.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Public Libraries; Redding. Offers a Makers space that includes a podcast studio, 3-D printer and craft equipment (sewing machine, Cricut, die cutter and crafting tools). shastalibraries.org/cre- ate-makerspace. (530)335-4317
TEHAMA COUNTY
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds- on learning for Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, videography and more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, support Common Core problem solving and processing skills and built around the belief that learn-
ing can be meaningful and fun. Call to reserve time slots. Search Makerspace on tehamaschools.org. 1135 Lincoln St. squigley@tehamaschools.org. (530)528- 7310 or (530)527-5811.
SOUTHERN OREGON
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum; Ash- land. Hands-on experiences promoting the exploration of science and the arts
in a multi-sensory environment. School field trips and educator resources support instruction of content and process stan- dards. Field trip options include demon- strations and hands-on activities related to chemistry, physics and natural history/ biology in line with state educational
standards. scienceworksmuseum.org. 1500 E. Main St. (541)482-6767.
SPELUNKING (CAVES)
SHASTA COUNTY
Lake Shasta Caverns; Lakehead. Take
a boat ride across Shasta Lake, then a scenic bus ride to the cavern entrance. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour through the caverns. Other tour options. School groups can experience the Underground Classroom. lakeshastacaverns.com. 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (530)238-2341 or (800)795-2283.
Subway Cave; Old Station. A great first spelunking experience for kids; the surface is mostly level and the walk is less than 1/2 mile. Bring a flashlight. fs.usda. gov/activity/lassen/recreation/other- activities. Located 1/4 mile north of the junction of Highway 44 & 89, across from Cave Campground. (530)335-7517 or (530)336-5521.
SISKIYOU & MODOC COUNTIES
Lava Beds National Monument; Tule- lake. Site of the largest concentration of lava tube caves in North America. Open year-round for self-guided exploration. nps.gov/labe/index.htm. 1 Indian Well HQ. (530)667-8113.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve; Cave Junction. Ranger-led cave tours late Mar-Nov. Cave Creek Camp- grounds offers 17 sites available on 1st- come, 1st-served basis. nps.gov/orca/index. htm. 19000 Caves Hwy. (541)592-2100.
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